Overview
Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' is a spreading branched,columnar upright trees in the genus Populus, part of the Salicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include specimen trees and windbreaks.
About
Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla', known as Pickart's poplar, is a deciduous tree cultivar within the Populus genus, which comprises rapidly growing trees often reaching substantial sizes. This cultivar features a spreading branched to columnar upright habit and thrives in full sun with exposure ranging from sheltered to exposed sites. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moisture levels that are moist but well-drained and pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for use as specimen trees or windbreaks, it flowers in spring before leaf emergence and is hardy to UK zone H7.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Populus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched,Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen trees, Windbreaks
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla'
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in winter,Suckers in autumn or late winter
- Pest resistance
- Leaf beetles,Sawflies,Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spots,Poplar bacterial canker,Tree rusts,Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla'?
Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' need?
Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' hardy in the UK?
Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Populus x canescens 'Macrophylla'?
Hardwood cuttings in winter,Suckers in autumn or late winter.
More in the Populus genus
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- Populus deltoides 'Cordata' (f)
- Populus trichocarpawestern balsam poplar
- Populus szechuanica var. tibeticaTibetan poplar